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Tower Limited has confirmed Paul Johnston as its permanent CEO after a successful interim period, while initiating a search for a new CFO to sustain its financial leadership.

The ACCC has decided not to oppose Insurance Australia Group’s proposed acquisition of RACQ Insurance, finding that competition in Queensland’s motor and home contents insurance markets remains robust despite the deal.

Tower Limited reported a robust half year profit for 2025, driven by improved claims performance and premium growth in its home insurance portfolio, despite ongoing challenges from Canterbury earthquake claims and competitive motor insurance pricing.

QBE Insurance Group has finalised the resale and buyback of its US$400 million perpetual capital notes, leading to their cancellation and delisting from the Singapore Exchange.

QBE Insurance Group has priced a AUD 600 million subordinated notes issuance, strengthening its capital base under APRA regulations with notes maturing in 2036.

Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has entered a strategic alliance with The Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC), acquiring RAC Insurance and securing a 20-year exclusive distribution agreement. This move significantly boosts IAG's presence in Western Australia and is expected to enhance earnings and operational synergies.

QBE Insurance Group has announced plans to issue AUD subordinated notes as part of its capital management strategy, aiming to strengthen its Tier 2 capital base. Details on pricing and timing will follow, contingent on market conditions.

QBE Insurance Group reported a robust 31% increase in net profit for 2024, declaring its highest dividend in years and outlining a confident outlook for 2025 amid ongoing global risks.

QBE Insurance Group reported robust 8% gross written premium growth in 1Q25, driven by strong momentum in North America and International markets, while managing significant catastrophe claims. The insurer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite ongoing market challenges.

Helia Group’s 1Q25 APRA lodgement reveals robust growth in gross written premiums and statutory net profit, while the company voices concerns over proposed government changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme that could reshape its market dynamics.

Tower Limited has raised its FY25 underlying NPAT guidance to $70m–$80m, citing better-than-expected claims experience and favorable weather, while revising premium growth and expense ratio forecasts.

Challenger Limited posted a robust first half of FY25, with normalised net profit after tax rising 12% to $225 million, underpinned by strong Life and Funds Management segments despite softer annuity sales. The company maintains a confident outlook for FY25, forecasting further profit growth.